Later that Sunday afternoon, curiosity got the better of Eva as she asked Chachamaru, "Did you find out where the boya was?"
Chachamaru placed a cup of Kabusecha tea on a table where Eva was sitting and replied, "He found himself at the infirmary master."
"Infirmary? He better not have harmed himself badly or bled himself to death," said Eva chuckling.
"No master he will be alright. Master do you care what happens to Negi-sensei?" asked Chachamaru.
"No I really do not care for the brat. But, he is of no use to me dead so I cannot have him dying as of right now," replied Eva reflecting on the sensual kiss she gave Negi.
"Hint of jealousy perhaps that Negi-sensei was with Nodoka-san?" asked Chachamaru.
"WHAT? Me jealous for what reason? He can do who he wants and when he wants," said a flustered chibi vampire.
"Why is your face red Master?" asked Chachamaru.
"You always have to ask about my feelings and make those remarks to embarrass me Chachamaru," said Eva.
"Master, I have to work at the dining cart today if you forgot," said Chachamaru.
"What you think that I am old, that my mind is starting to go?" said Eva.
"No master, was simply a reminder of where I will be if you need me," replied Chachamaru.
Chachamaru walked away and did her maid duties within Eva's cabin until it was time for her to go to the dining cart.
Ako returned from her nurse assisting duties as she opened her dorm room. Akira, Makie, and Yuna were sitting on the floor watching television.
Akira Okochi, one of the best young swimmers at Mahora Academy, looked up at Ako. Akira was dressed in a light blue dress.
Yuna Akashi, whose father is a professor at Mahora, looked up at Ako as well. Yuna was dressed in a brown t-shirt and blue jeans.
Makie Sasaki just concentrated on the television program. Makie was in a pink t-shirt and white shorts.
"You are home finally," said Yuna relieved.
"Yeah had a busy night," replied Ako as she sighed.
Actually Ako could have left real early but since Negi was in the infirmary, she stayed to oversee him.
"What happen? You seem kind of down Ako-san," asked Akira worried.
"Well, um...Negi-sensei was in the infirmary," said Ako quietly.
"Was Negi-sensei injured seriously?" asked Makie as she finally gazed at Ako.
"He fell at Library Island and hit his head," replied Ako.
"Wonder what he was doing," said Makie.
"Well Nodoka-san, Yue-san, and Haruna-san were with him at the library when I got there with the nurse," said Ako firmly.
"Nodoka-san with him?" asked Makie making sure she heard Ako correctly as Nodoka was a main rival for Negi.
"Negi-kun and Nodoka-san together. I know the other girls may like him more then I do, but I do not want any of them to have Negi-kun," thought Makie to herself.
"Yes!" replied Ako coldly.
Ako changed into her pajamas and off to her bed she went.
"So wonder what is going on with that group with Negi-kun. Seems like he is helping them or vice versa with something. Maybe with his father," proclaimed a confused Yuna.
Akira and Yuna looked at Makie since she has been with Negi the most out of the four sports girls. Also, Makie is one of the Baka Rangers with means time spent with the other girls that made up the Baka squad.
"Wha? I do not know anything," commented Makie.
"You airhead, there has to be something going on," said Akira bluntly.
"You think?" asked Makie with a confused look.
"Yes there is a small group of them always around the professor," responded Yuna.
"Do they all like him?" asked Akira.
"Asked Makie-san, she has been around them since she is Baka pink, and plus I think Makie adores the professor even though she tries to hide it," said Yuna looking directly at Makie.
Makie looked down on the floor trying to figure out what to say. She could not find the exact words to describe why and how she felt about the ten year old professor.
"He is ten years old guys. Seriously, do not think he is going to date any of us right now," said Makie.
"Are you sure Makie-san that your feelings are not deeper then you think?" reflected Yuna.
Makie remembered how she helped Negi train with Fei Ku and the time she stopped Asuna from interrupting Negi's becoming Eva-chan's disciple. Makie also reflected on the time in Library Island as he saw her naked as she teased him. But she also remembered what Negi said about her body which kind of hurt her feelings.
"Definitely Yuna-san my feelings for our professor is nowhere close to Ayaka-san nor Nodoka-san," said Makie.
That statement was true for now, but in the future Makie knew her feelings might grow fondly of her kid professor and might be too late for her.
It was about noon time as Negi was getting dressed inside the infirmary. The nurse made Negi promise to take it slow for the rest of the day.
Negi walked out of the infirmary and headed to the dorm he shared with Asuna and Konoka.
The fresh air was what Negi needed as it cleared the cobwebs still left by the concussion.
The Narutaki twins skipped toward Negi.
Fumika, the younger sibling, was dressed in a red sweater and a white skirt. Her sister, Fuka, was dressed in a white sweater and a red skirt.
"Professor Negi, where are you going?" asked Fuka.
"Oh hi girls, going back to the dorm room," replied Negi.
"Can we help you walk back?", asked Fumika as she saw Negi a little shaky walking.
"I am fine, but thank you for asking," said Negi.
The twins stayed with him regardless. Kaede earlier that day told the twins that if Negi left the infirmary, they should help him get to his dorm room.
"So professor what did you do yesterday that landed you into the infirmary?" asked Fuka.
"Sister, we were not suppose to ask nor be aware we knew," said a disappointed Fumika.
"Just fell at Library Island," said Negi.
"You fell?" asked Fuka.
"Yes clumsy me," chuckled Negi.
They were at to the dorm as the twins waved their byes at Negi. The twins headed off somewhere within Mahora Academy.
Negi opened the door to the dorm room he shared with Asuna and Konoka. Asuna looked toward the door as it opened. Negi and Asuna gazed at each other.
"Um...I am home," was all Negi could say.
"I am home? Is that all you can say. You have not been seen for almost a half day. Then found out you were in the infirmary," said a furious Asuna.
"Welcome home Negi-kun," said Konoka.
"Sorry Asuna-san, I did not think," said as Negi got cut off by Asuna.
"That is right you did not think. You did not think how I felt being left out again. Or how Konoka-san felt about you getting injured. Even Setsuna-san was concerned. Heard Eva-chan was furious at you too," said Asuna shaking her head.
"Again sorry for making you worry about me. That was not my intention. Looking for books was all I thought was going to happen," said Negi.
"Where does bookworm fit in all this?" asked Asuna.
Konoka was prepping the loft for Negi to rest.
"Nodoka-san was there and asked if she could help. I could not just say no to her," said Negi.
"But you did not ask any of us to come with you," said Asuna.
"You were out doing your paper route, Konoka-san was still in bed, Kaede-san was still off in the woods, Ku-san was doing her martial arts training. And Makie-san is not even part of this so could not ask her," said a relieved Negi after a good excuse.
"Still you should have asked for more help," said Asuna calming down.
"Negi-kun all ready up here," said Konoka as she was climbing down from the loft.
"Thank you Konoka-san. And sorry to worry you as well," said Negi as he yawned.
Negi climbed up to the loft and got into the futon and dozed off shortly being up there.
Asuna whispered, "That kid will be the death of us from worrying about him."
"Aw you care about him," said a giggling Konoka.
Asuna did not say anything as she looked up at the sleeping Negi. He frustrates the hell out of her sometimes by just being a kid that she hates.
Even though Chao left Mahora, the dining cart remained. Satsuki Yotsuba, who talents are cooking a fine meal and somehow she can calm an unruly crowd, was the new owner of the known dining cart. Her three co-workers are Fei Ku, Chachamaru, and Satomi aka the mad scientist.
Satomi knew something was troubling her creation Chachamaru.
"Chacha what is wrong? A system error perhaps," asked Satomi remembering when Chachamaru suddenly fell one day.
"No it is not a system error," said Chachamaru.
"Then what is it?" asked a worried Satomi.
"Negi-sensei was in the infirmary earlier this morning," said Chachamaru.
"Are you worried about him?" asked Satomi knowing Chachamaru might be in love with the professor due to her favorite photos found in her memory.
"Do not know how to answer that," said a perplexed Chachamaru.
Fei Ku and Satsuki overheard that Negi landed himself in the infirmary.
Fei Ku saw him yesterday morning heading off toward Library Island.
"Negi-bozu got hurt?" asked Fei Ku.
"Apparently he fell within the library. Nodoka-san, Yue-san, and Haruna-san were there with him," said Chachamaru.
"Is he seriously injured?" asked Satsuki.
"No as he was able to return to the dorm," said Chachamaru.
"That good news, Cannot have disciple injured and miss training," said a concerned Fei Ku.
Satsuki went into the dining cart to prepare something.
Ayaka knocked on the door of the dorm of Asuna, Konoka, and Negi.
"Coming," was heard by Ayaka.
The door opened slightly as Konoka poked her head out.
Ayaka asked, "Is professor Negi here?"
"Yes, but he is sleeping class rep," said Konoka whispering.
"Just heard from the twins that they walked Negi-sensei back from the infirmary. It is my duty to see if he is fine or not. After all I am the class rep," replied Ayaka.
"Yeah you are also a perv going after young boys," was heard behind the door within the room.
"I heard that monkey-girl," said a mad Ayaka.
"Good class rep, I hope you did. You cannot come in because he needs his sleep," responded Asuna whose voice was the one Ayaka heard behind the door.
"I am coming in," said Ayaka as she pushed open the door.
Asuna quickly pushed Ayaka out into the hallway and shut the dorm door quietly.
"Hey do not touch me," said Ayaka just realizing she was in the hallway.
"Ssh, he is sleeping idiot," said Asuna.
"Do not shush me Baka," said Ayaka.
"Alright class rep, Negi-kun had a spill over in Library Island and hit his head. He had a mild concussion and was taking to the infirmary. He was released and he has to rest for today," said Asuna.
Ayaka not knowing what to say or do.
Asuna saw in Ayaka's eyes the care she has for Negi despite the obsession of hers.
"Ayaka-san, later tonight you can talk with him if he feels up to it," said Asuna cautiously.
"Thank you Asuna-san," sniffed Ayaka as she wiped some tears from her eyes.
Ayaka walked away as Asuna went inside her dorm room.
"Is she gone?" asked Konoka.
"Yeah class rep is gone, but she will be back later," said Asuna smiling.
A few minutes later Negi awoke.
Asuna looked up and saw Negi rubbing his eyes. "Sorry Negi-kun for waking you up," said Asuna.
"No you did not wake me up," said Negi as he yawned.
At that very moment, a knock was heard from the dorm room door.
"I told Ayaka-san to come back later, that girl does not listen," said Asuna to herself.
Asuna opened the door and there standing was Satsuki holding a pot filled with something within it.
"Hi Yotsuba-san, can I help you?" asked Asuna.
"Yes, this is for Negi-sensei," replied Satsuki holding the pot.
"Come in then. He just woke up and I bet he is hungry," said Asuna.
Satsuki simply smiled and walked inside the dorm room. Negi was seated on the couch.
"How are you feeling professor?" asked Satsuki.
"Hi Yotsuba-san, doing better thank you," replied Negi.
"This is for you," said Satsuki.
Satsuki managed to place the pot on a table that contained a warmer pad placed there by Konoka. Satsuki carefully open the lid on the pot. Konoka got a few bowls out.
Asuna and Negi just watched the pair at work.
Satsuki took a ladle and scoop up her homemade chicken noodle get well soup into a bowl. She handed it to Konoka. Konoka walked carefully over to Negi and placed it on a table in front of him. Konoka gave him a spoon. Negi dipped the spoon into the soup and took a small spoonful. He blew softly on the spoon and then put it into his mouth.
"Yum!" said Negi smiling.
"Glad you like it," said Satsuki smiling.
Satsuki poured out two more bowls for Konoka and Asuna. Asuna took a spoonful and put it inside her mouth. Konoka did the same.
"Delicious Yotsuba-san," said Asuna.
"Wow tasty," said Konoka.
"I must be getting back, but glad you like the soup and happy you are feeling better Negi-sensei," said Satsuki as she was leaving the dorm room.
"Thank you again," said Negi as the door shut to the dorm room.
Seconds later another knock on the door.
Konoka opened the door and Haruna, Nodoka, and Yue were standing in the hallway.
"Heard the professor was up and thought we check up on him," said Yue concerned.
"What happened in Library Island?" asked Asuna looking at Nodoka.
Nodoka was fidgeting as she was thinking what to say. Negi saw her fidgeting.
"Have some soup girls," said Negi deflecting Asuna's question.
Konoka carefully scooped 3 bowls of soup for the three girls.
"Thank you," whispered Nodoka to Negi.
Negi winked at Nodoka and smiled.
After the nice meal, Negi yawned and stretched. Nodoka was sitting beside him as he fell asleep on her lap. Nodoka blushed beet red.
"Oh my God, oh my God, what do I do?" said Nodoka to herself.
The four other girls were giggling at the sight, but one was extremely jealous.